Events
Community Asset Transfer Masterclass Series- Developing a Business Case
Delivered by experts in the feild of community assest transfer - this workshop will introduce you to everything you need to know about community assets – what your community organisation needs to have in place to take one on and what you need to know about managing an asset.
This workshop will explore how to develop a business case for your asset that will help your to bring structure to your plans and share your vision with external partners and funding. We’ll look at -
Structuring your business case – what information to include and how to present it, what external partners will want to know, adapting information for different audiences.What not to include – how to make sure your business case is concise, what information you might want to keep for internal use only.Finances - developing a cash flow forecast, full cost recovery, creating a supporting narrative, exploring different types of funding and investment.Understanding risk – what do you need to consider and plan for, how to mitigate risk, creating a risk register.Developing the Memorandum of Understanding Halton Workshop online
VCFSE voices in Halton matter — and this is your chance to be heard
We’re inviting VCFSE organisations across Halton to help us shape how partnership with our local NHS really works.
As part of our C&M VCFSE Alliance for health and care, we’re developing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, the integrated care board.
Tell us what should be in our MoU, so it reflects what strong, fair and effective partnership looks like from the sector’s point of view.
There’s two ways to get involved:
Sign up for our Halton online workshop to have your say on what matters to you from our MoU by registering hereTell us what you think by completing our online survey by close of Friday 29 May 2026 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23SLLCTYour views will directly influence how NHS C&M works with our sector across the area.
Introduction to Safeguarding Children in St Helens
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and safeguarding training is statutory for all individuals who are working with children and families. This introductory course provides a basic awareness of safeguarding children and will support you to:
Recognise the significance of safeguarding and your accountability as a practitioner working with familiesIncrease your understanding and how to action any worries you may have about the safety and welfare of children.What Keeps Me Well - Halton Mental Health Alliance Conference
Join Halton Mental Health Alliance on Wednesday 20th May at The Heath Conference Centre for their What Keeps Me Well Mental Health Conference from 10:30 am to 4pm.Alongside showcasing the variety of activities and services our members have on offer to local residents, we will be joined by guest speakers from Sean Bailey Wellness, Citizens Advice St Helens and SPACE Runcorn to explore Sleep and Debt on our mental Health and the impact of Wellness from Community.
We will also be joined by individuals with lived experience sharing their journeys and what keeps them well.
Who Should Attend:The event is open to individuals in the sector supporting individuals to keep well and mental health professionals.
MarketplaceThere will be a variety of VCFSE stalls providing information, with time to network and explore. If you would like to have a stall please get in touch so that we can book you in.
Full agenda and times will be circulated to all registered.
St.Helens VCA Meet the Funders - Funders Fair
Following the success of last year's event we are once again hosting the Funders Fair at St.Helens Town Hall on Firday 22nd May 2026, and would love to see you there.
If you can attend and meet the people at the heart of our community, representing groups who are seeking funding to help them thrive, please register. If you have any questions, please email Gill at gellison@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk.
#LoveVolunteering - ST HELENS VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR
Calling all St Helens VCFSE organisations! - Our Volunteers’ Week Recruitment Fair is your chance to shine.Meet potential volunteers, promote your opportunities, and raise the profile of your work in the community.Spaces are free — but limited — so get your organisation signed up and make sure you’re part of this borough‑wide celebration.
St Helens JUNE 2026 VCFSE Forum
Join us for our JUNE 2026 Voluntary Sector Forum — a space where ideas spark, connections grow, and the St Helens VCSE community comes together with purpose. Get ready for an energising morning at the St Helens VCSE Forum, filled with opportunity, collaboration, and that unmistakable community spirit that drives our borough forward. We’ll ease into the day with a warm welcome and time to catch up with colleagues old and new over coffee from 9:30am — the perfect moment to settle in, share updates, and start the conversations that matter. As the clock approaches 10:00am, we’ll gather to begin the session at the ever‑welcoming Willowbrook Living Well, setting the tone for a morning of shared learning, sector insights, and collective ambition. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, a new volunteer, or somewhere in between, this forum offers a friendly, open space to connect, contribute, and feel part of something bigger.
Halton's June VCFSE Forum
Halton's June VCFSE Forum meeting will be on Thursday 11th of June from 9.30am. The meeting will be held at Halton & St Helens VCA, St Marie's, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DB. We will hear from sector representative, VCA staff team, HBC staff members, and more. The forum is the perfect stage to showcase your organisation and hear about what else is happening in the borough. Join us and take time to engage and update one another on projects and activities, as well as touching base with the local Council and NHS organisations. To book a place click on the register now button. The meeting will run till 11am, and the space will remain open giving you the chance to network over a hot drink.
AI for Community Organisations
In this AI Tools for Beginners session, we’ll explore a range of free and easy-to-use AI tools that can help save time, spark ideas, and make everyday work tasks quicker.
Together we’ll look at tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Canva, NotebookLM, and Google Lens, with live demonstrations and opportunities to practise using them.
All of the tools covered offer free accounts, making them accessible for charities, community organisations, and public sector teams.
What you’ll learn
• What generative AI tools are and how they work • How to use AI safely and responsibly in community organisations • Simple ways AI can help with writing, planning, and communication • Using AI to support creative work and new ideas • Smarter ways of working using AI as a helpful assistant • Tips for getting better results from AI tools
How the session works
The session is interactive and practical, so the number of tools we explore will depend on the pace of the group, participant questions, and how much time people want to spend practising.
The focus is on helping you leave feeling confident using AI, rather than racing through a long list of tools.
This session is ideal for
• Staff and volunteers in community organisations • Small charities and CICs • Community project workers and coordinators • Anyone curious about AI but unsure where to begin
No previous experience with AI is needed.
Telling your story with impact
What – this one is useful for funding bids, social media and generally telling people about what you do in an engaging way – delivered by Thirty Three Percent marketing agency
Telling your story with impact
Delivered by the Thirty Three Percent team, a business support and marketing agency, this will provide guidance in
- Understanding what makes a story impactful
- Telling your story in a way that encourages participation from different audiences
- Using a range of tools to practice how you communicate about your work